1/10/2013 |
D-backs pitchers, catchers report to camp Feb. 11The D-backs announced Thursday pitchers and catchers will report for Spring Training at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick on Feb. 11 and work out for the first time the following day.

1/10/2013 |
Selig reflects on progress of drug testing programCommissioner Bud Selig is looking forward to the implementation of the enhanced drug testing programs that were announced Thursday at the quarterly Owners Meetings at the Sanctuary Resort.

1/10/2013 |
Dodgers prospect Lee focused on future in baseballZach Lee is well into his third year of insisting he doesn't regret becoming a professional pitcher instead of a major college quarterback, even if it means he doesn't have a beauty queen for a girlfriend.

1/10/2013 |
In-season HGH testing to begin this yearCommissioner Bud Selig announced Thursday significant modifications in MLB's drug testing program, by which players will be tested during the season for human growth hormone.

1/10/2013 |
Biggio: I kept an open mind to Hall of Fame voteThe morning was anything but typical, though Craig Biggio attempted his best to stay busy. He drank a couple of cups of coffee and tried to kill some time at his Houston home while awaiting the results of the National Baseball Hall of Fame balloting on Wednesday.

1/10/2013 |
MLB, players take another step in right directionIt's another loud, clear message that baseball intends to do everything it can to rid itself of performance-enhancing drugs. It's not the end of the fight. No one is saying that. Rather, it's another brick in the wall, an opportunity for owners and players to stand together and tell the world they're committed to getting it right.

1/10/2013 |
Tigers from '84 title team run into stone wall at HallManager Sparky Anderson is the only member of the 1984 Tigers who's enshrined in Cooperstown. Unless Jack Morris gets a vote push next year, or the Veterans Committee later takes up somebody's case, that's how the team is destined to be remembered.

1/10/2013 |
Braun heads wide array of guests to attend fanfestAll-Star outfielder Ryan Braun and all three of the Brewers' new relievers were among 50 current, former and future players confirmed Thursday to attend the team's annual "On Deck" event later this month.

1/10/2013 |
Beck, Nen or Wilson? You make the callWith three outs to go and the game on the line, which closer gets the nod -- Rod Beck, Robb Nen or Brian Wilson? Here's your chance to decide.

1/10/2013 |
Amaro assures Hamels' throwing shoulder is finePhillies general manager Ruben Amaro Jr. said Thursday left-hander Cole Hamels' shoulder is fine. CSNPhilly.com reported Hamels had some shoulder soreness late in the season and in the offseason.

1/10/2013 |
MLB Notebook: Verlander, Scherzer duo dominatedWhen it comes to raw strikeout totals in relation to the league leaderboards and strikeout rates in relation to history, the combination of Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer in 2012 had few peers.

1/9/2013 |
Rockies give Corpas invitation to Spring TrainingRight-hander Manny Corpas, the closer on the 2007 Rockies club that went to the only World Series in team history, rejoined the Rockies on Wednesday, agreeing to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Major League Spring Training, according to Major League sources.

1/9/2013 |
Five make a statement by submitting blank ballotsFor five voters from the Baseball Writers' Association of America, a blank ballot was the message to the baseball world, a message centered mainly on having to sit in judgment on an era clouded by the use of performance-enhancing drugs.